Job Description
Department Overview
The Emergency Observation Unit consists of 16 beds (8 on 5B, and 8 on 6B).
The Observation Unit is dedicated to efficient care of patients from the Emergency Department who do not meet inpatient admission status but are not immediately appropriate to send home. Patients are seen 24 hours a day by an advanced practice provider in conjunction with the Emergency Medicine Attending Physician.
The Observation CNAs work as part of an interdisciplinary care team to provide individualized family-centered care for adult patients determined to need ongoing monitoring and care under the observation patient classification (24-48 hours).
Function/Duties of Position
OHSU cares for patients of varying acuity in the Observation unit. A successful candidate will be able to practice independently and will engage in effective teamwork. Observation CNAs understand the importance of their role within the team and work to provide effective and efficient care to the patients we serve.
Common patient presentations in the Observation Unit include:
- Resolved chest pain with unknown etiology
- Observation post-traumatic injury
- Abscess requiring IV antibiotics
- Patients with resolved TIA symptoms
- Cellulitis
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Current Oregon State Board of Nursing- Nursing Assistant II Certification at time of hire
- Unencumbered criminal background check
- BLS must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application) at time of hire
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team, and work in situations with multiple demands and priorities.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
- Basic Math Skills
- Ability to assist patients and staff in transferring and lifting patients.
- Basic Medical Terminology knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of recent experience as a CNA in an acute care setting such as the Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Unit, or ICU
- Some College Education
- Experience in documentation in an Electronic Medical Record.
- Experience in an Observation unit or short stay setting
Additional Details
During orientation precepted shifts will vary based on preceptor and team schedules and could be any day Monday through Sunday 07-1930, or 1900-0730.
OHSU provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, by request to the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) department at aaeo@ohsu.edu. OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148.
All are welcome
Specialty
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries.
Based in Portland, we have 16,000 employees, operate the top-ranked adult and children's hospitals in Oregon, and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations.